Trades Assistant

About Us

Zinfra is a leading partner in the design, build, operation and maintenance of Australia’s energy and utilities infrastructure. Delivering a $1B portfolio annually, the work we do is essential to bringing energy to our communities safely and reliably, while powering the nation’s energy transition. With a diverse workforce of more than 2,300, we expertly deliver our services across Australia. 

About the role

We are looking for a motivated and skilled Trades Assistant to jump into an exciting, hands-on role with our crew based in Glen Waverley. You will be working Monday to Friday on a 9-day fortnight.

This isn’t your average Trade Assistant job, you’ll be working alongside a dynamic team on the electrical distribution network, supporting construction, operations, and maintenance in a high-risk environment where no two days are the same.

 Key Responsibilities include

• Assisting Line workers with day-to-day nonelectrical tasks and depot duties
• Operating hand and power tools, as well as heavy machine
• Transporting power poles and standing them with the use of the crane
• Bringing a team first, can do attitude with a strong focus on safety

About You

The successful applicant will have experience working in a similar role in a maintenance/construction environment and you thrive in a team-focused, safety-first culture.

•  Current Australian Drivers Licence (HR+ highly desirable)
• OHS Construction Induction Card (White/Blue/Red)
• High Risk Work Licence; Dogging, Rigging, Forklift or Crane (C2) (highly desirable)

Why you should work for us

What we do matters. Delivering safe and reliable energy makes a difference to people’s lives across our country every single day. We are proud to keep Australia connected while preparing the nation for a renewable future.

Our people are our energy source. We offer meaningful benefits and rewards, including being a certified family-friendly workplace, flexible work arrangements, various leave benefits, career development pathways, a wellbeing program, and more. 

We also champion equal opportunity employment with commitments to gender equity and First Nations representation. We welcome applications from people of all culturally diverse group, all ages, differing abilities, the LGBTIQ+ community, neurodiverse individuals, and those with multiple or intersecting identities.

We believe Zinfra is a great place to belong—but don’t just take our word for it; hear our team members share what working at Zinfra means to them.  

Recruitment Process

During our recruitment process, you may be required to undertake pre-employment checks including pre-employment medical, reference checks and a national police check.

Notice to Third Parties: Zinfra does not accept unsolicited resumes (or liability associated with fees or costs) from recruitment agencies, search firms or third parties. Interested candidates are welcome to submit their application independently